Hand Grip for Tools

ABSTRACT

The present invention provides a hand grip for tools comprising: a body having a port that is formed on one side of the body and that a toolhead serving as one part of a tool is inserted into by connecting with the hand grip; and a coupler installed inside the body and fixing the toolhead to the port in a removable way. Therefore, the hand grip for tools according to the present invention features a connected structure that allows stable and convenient assembly and disassembly and quick replacements of the toolheads with simple movements.

PRIORITY

This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(a) to KoreanApplication Serial No. 10-2022-0018301, which was filed in the KoreanIntellectual Property Office on Feb. 11, 2022, the entire disclosure ofwhich is incorporated herein by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a hand grip for tools, or morespecifically, a universal hand grip for tools that is applicable to awide variety of tools.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The work tools utilized in carpentry or construction can generally beclassified into hand tools or power tools. In both tool types, the toolis composed of a grip part and a working part, with one end of theworking part conjoined to the grip part. For example, a saw, which is ahand tool, is composed of a working part (blade) and a grip part(handle) and is used by conjoining the blade to the handle, thus forminga singular tool. Such work tools suffer from significant drops to theirefficiency when the working part of the tool becomes worn out ordamaged. It is generally the case that, in such cases, the entire toolis replaced, or just the working part is replaced. In the case of theaforementioned saw, bolts and other fasteners are inserted into holesformed at one end of the blade, effectively fixing the blade onto thehandle. The blade is fixed depending on its connection to the handle.When replacing the blade, the fasteners must be removed from theinterconnected tool parts, then the preexisting blade must be removed.After, the new blade must be attached, then fixed to the handle, onceagain using fasteners. However, this traditional method of replacing theworking part of the tool poses problems, such as the need to utilizeseparate tools to disassemble the preexisting working part from thehandle and to unfasten the fasteners. Another problem is that thereplacement process, of unfastening the fasteners and reattaching thefasteners after the new working part is implemented, is extremelyinconvenient and takes up a lot of time. Moreover, to stably fix theworking part to the grip part, the parts must be fastened at a minimumof two disparate locations, requiring multiple fasteners and thereforereducing efficiency of the replacement operation. Such replacementmethods significantly lower work efficiency, particularly for tools thatrequire a single hand grip to be used for tools of various sizes andtypes. Furthermore, the traditional method of fastening the differentparts of a tool together using bolt-type fasteners poses the followingproblem: using excessive force when exchanging a tool part or repeatedlyexchanging tool parts leads to stripping of the bolt holes on the grippart or of the bolt fasteners. In extreme cases, the tools may no longerbe conjoined, limiting the use of said tool.

This invention has been devised to solve the aforementioned problems.The purpose of this invention is to provide a hand grip for tools thatallows for convenient, quick assembly and disassembly of the workingpart of the tool from the grip part without the need for separate toolsand that allows the working part to be fixed stably onto the grip partafter the tool has been assembled. In other words, this inventionprovides a hand grip for tools that is not only configured in a way thatallows for convenient assembly and disassembly, but also stability andquick replacement operations. Furthermore, this invention is provided ina way that does not utilize bolt-type fasteners for the working part andthe grip part, thus making for a hand grip for tools whose fasteningdoes not loosen from abrasions to the bolt thread. Also, this inventionprovides a universal hand grip for tools, capable of connecting to awide variety of tools. In other words, this invention can provide auniversal hand grip for tools to which working parts of a tool can beconnected, provided the ends of the working parts are standardized.Moreover, this invention provides a hand grip for tools that makes iteasy to hang or store the tool.

PRIOR ART/PATENT APPLICATIONS

Republic of Korea Public Utility Model No. 20-2010-0005837 (Disclosed onJun. 8, 2010)

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

To achieve the aforementioned purposes, the hand grip for tools providedby this invention serves as a handle to which the toolhead on one end ofa tool is attached. Installed within the body of the handle, andaccessible from one side, is a port to which the toolhead is inserted,and this port comprises a coupler, which allows the toolhead to befastened and removed. The coupler mentioned here comprises a fastenerthat connects with the toolhead, as well as an elastic body that isconnected to the fastener to allow it to move and detach from thefastener. Furthermore, the fastener moves in a layer formation with theelastic body and comprises the base accommodated by the body of thehandle, as well as the connecting pin that protrudes from one side ofthe base and fits the hole located on the toolhead. Also, the couplercomprises a recessed groove, which is layered with the fastener and ispositioned to allow enough room to accommodate and facilitate themovements of the connecting pin, as well as a flat connector, whichincludes a socket to which the toolhead is inserted and which is locatedto one side of the recessed groove. The coupler also comprises a flatpressure plate which is layered with the connector and from whichprotrudes a push protrusion that exerts pressure onto the side of thetoolhead inserted into the socket. Moreover, the coupler comprises thefirst spacer, a flat spacer which is positioned between the fastener andthe connector and provides space to accommodate the movements of theconnecting pin, as well as the second spacer, a flat spacer which islayered with the pressure plate and provides space to accommodate themovements of the push protrusion. On the other hand, the body of thehandle comprises the first housing, on one side of which the firstopening, which divides a part of the port, is located, as well as thesecond housing, on one side of which the second opening, which dividesthe remaining part of the port and opposes the first opening, islocated. Each housing is open on one side due to the port, with thisopening extending from the port, and comprises a casing that separatesand configures the space in which the coupler is to be installed. Thecasing comprises a concave pocket that houses the fastener and theelastic body. Furthermore, the fastener also comprises a release pin,which protrudes from the base, is spaced apart from the connecting pin,and has a section that protrudes outside of the body of the handle. Thelength of the release pin is longer than the length of the connectingpin. Moreover, the body of the handle also comprises a release button,which is installed on the exterior of the body of the handle, isconnected to the release pin, and moves the fastener when external forceis exerted on the button. Lastly, the body of the handle consists of aflat bottom surface located on the opposite side of the port. A magnetis attached to this flat surface, allowing objects to stick to thesurface via magnetism.

As described above, the hand grip for tools related to this inventionallows not only for convenient and quick assembly and disassembly whenassembling or disassembling the working part of the tool from the grippart without additional tools, but also for the stable fixation of theworking part to the grip part after they have been assembled. The handgrip for tools related to this invention here is not only configured ina way that allows for convenient assembly and disassembly, but alsostability and quick replacement operations. Furthermore, this inventionis provided in a structure which does not utilize bolt-type fastenersfor the working part and the grip part but rather, a pin structure, thushelping prevent the fastening from loosening due to abrasions to thebolt thread. Also, this invention provides a universal hand grip fortools, capable of connecting to a wide variety of tools. In other words,this invention can provide a universal hand grip for tools to whichworking parts of a tool can be connected, provided the ends of theworking parts are standardized. Furthermore, this invention features ahandle body whose bottom surface is fitted with a magnet, allowing thetool to be conveniently placed or stored via magnetism.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a hand grip fortools according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a magnified perspective view illustrating the main componentsof the hand grip for tools in a state of being connected to a toolheadaccording to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a magnified perspective view illustrating the main componentsof the hand grip for tools in a state of being disconnected to atoolhead according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view schematically illustrating thehand grip for tools according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a magnified perspective view illustrating a part of the handgrip for tools according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the hand grip for toolswhen the toolhead is disassembled according to the embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the hand grip for toolswhile a button is being pressed to allow the toolhead to be connected tothe handgrip according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the hand grip for toolswhen the toolhead is connected to the handgrip according to theembodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCIPTION EMBODIEMENTS OF THE INVENTIONS

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to the present inventionwill be described in detail in conjunction with the accompanyingdrawings.

Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of thepresent invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanyingdrawings, which form a part of this disclosure. It is to be understoodthat this invention is not limited to the specific devices, methods,conditions or parameters described and/or shown herein, and that theterminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particularembodiments by way of example only and is not intended to be limiting ofthe claimed invention.

In addition, as used in the specification including the appended claims,the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include the plural, andreference to a particular numerical value includes at least thatparticular value, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

The features and attendant advantages of the present invention, as wellas the solutions to achieve said features and advantages, will becomeclearer when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawingsand the real-life examples described hereafter. The present invention,however, is not limited to the real-life examples mentioned below;rather, the invention will be realized in various disparate ways. Thetechnical features of the present invention will be explicated in detailbelow, accompanied by the attached figures.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a hand grip fortools according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 2 and 3are magnified perspective views illustrating the main components of thehand grip for tools in a state of being connected and being disconnectedto a toolhead according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG.4 is an exploded perspective view schematically illustrating the handgrip for tools according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.5 is a magnified perspective view illustrating a part of the hand gripfor tools according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 6to 8 are cross-sectional views illustrating the hand grip for tools fromwhen toolhead is disassembled to when the toolhead is connected to thehandgrip according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 8 , a hand grip for tools, based on theembodiment of the present invention, refers to the grip part thatconnects with the toolhead located on one side of the working part thatmakes up the tool. The hand grip for tools comprises the following: thebody of the handle or the hand grip (10) on one side of which is locateda port (11) into which the toolhead (2) of the tool (1) will beinserted, as well as the coupler (20) which is installed within the bodyof the handle (10) and allows for the connection and fixation of thetoolhead (2). In this embodiment of the present invention, the hand gripfor tools, which is the present invention, acts as the grip part andconnects with the working part to function together as a singular tool,following the fixation of the toolhead (2), which is located on one sideof the working part and is inserted into the body of the handle (10) andfixed by the coupler (20).

The aforementioned toolhead (2) is part of the working part of the tooland is exemplified by the cut end of a saw blade. Aside from that, thetoolhead (2) can also be a component of the working parts of common handtools such as box cutters, hammers, axes, and screwdrivers, as well asthose of power tools to which tools are attached; in particular, anytool with replaceable working parts feature a toolhead (2). Here, thetoolhead (2) can be formed using a universal design so that it can bestably connected to the present invention, the hand grip for tools. Thetoolhead (2) is not limited by the size or type of the tool and must beshaped on one end so that it fits into the hand grip for tools definedby the present invention.

In other words, the toolhead (2) must be formed in such a way that thefixing hole (3) and the connecting protrusion (4) are uniform in theirsize, position, and other external factors so that different types oftools can be fitted and replaced onto a single hand grip for tools foruse. For example, the toolhead (2) can have a uniformly defined width,direction, and length and can have the appearance of a bar that extendsfrom the working part, with a fixing hole (3) positioned slightly apartfrom the cut end and a connecting protrusion (4) protruding from oneside of the cut end.

The body of the handle (10) defined by the present invention can beshaped like a handle that can be grabbed, as drawn in FIGS. 1 to 3 , andon one end features a port (11) into which the toolhead (2) can beinserted. The toolhead (2) inserted into the port (11) can be fixed in away such that the toolhead (2) can be separated via the coupler (20).

The port (11), which will be explained in further detail below, can beformed in an open manner as to help guide the toolhead (2) as it isinserted, so that the toolhead (2) can be fixed by the coupler (20)which will be installed on the body of the handle (10).

Here, the body of the handle (1) is open on one side due to the port(11) as is described by FIGS. 3 to 6 and comprises a casing (12) thatprovides space in the interior of the body of the handle (10). Thecasing (12) is formed in a way that extends from the port (11) and canform and accommodate space for the coupler (20) to be installed. Such acasing (12) can comprise the pocket (13) which is formed to one side ofthe casing (12).

The pocket (13) can be concavely formed on the casing (12) toaccommodate the fastener (21) and the elastic body (22) of the coupler(20), which will be explained in further detail below.

Furthermore, the exterior of the body of the handle (10) can accommodatea release button (14), via which the connection status of the coupler(20) can be switched. The body of the handle (10) also features a buttoninstallation hole (15) which connects to the release button (14) in away that allows the release button (14) to move or operate. The buttoninstallation hole (15) may possibly be equipped with a lock button (notdepicted), which can temporarily fix the release button (14) in place.This lock button can prevent the release button (14) from beingaccidentally or arbitrarily pressed. In other words, the hand grip fortools can feature a lock button, which is installed in a protrudingstructure that allows for the lock button to be connected or separatedto one direction of the release button (14) in a sliding manner. Thelock button allows the operator an optional locking function for therelease button (14) and prevents the release button (14) from beingrandomly pressed while the hand grip is in use.

On the other hand, the body of the handle (10) can be formed in a waythat comprises the first housing (10 a) and the second housing (10 b) asshown in FIGS. 3 to 6 . In the embodiment of the present invention, thefirst housing (10 a) and the second housing (10 b) is shaped into aframe that provides the port (11) on one side and each half of thecasing (12), with each housing positioned on the lower and upper partsrespectively. When the two housings (10 a, 10 b) are mutually fixed,they can be used as a single grip for the handle or, in other words, thegrip part. For example, the housings on either side (10 a, 10 b) can bemutually fixed by the primary fixed member (31), which is composed of afixing bolt as shown in FIG. 6 .

Here, the pocket (13) is formed on the first housing (10 a) of the bodyof the handle (10), and on the second housing (10 b) can be formed thebutton installation hole (15) and the release button (14).

The coupler (20) featured in the present invention comprises a fastener(21) and an elastic body (22) as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 . The coupler(20) can also comprise at least one layer member, which connects withthe fastener (21) in layers. The layer members, as will be describedhereafter, comprise the connector (23), the pressure plate (24), thefirst spacer (25), and the second spacer (26). The layer members can befixed in place by the secondary fixing unit (32) onto the body of thehandle (10).

First, the fastener (21) is formed as a layered member and is installedonto the body of the handle (10) in a way that allows the fastener (21)to remain movable. The fastener (21) is accommodated by the pocket (13)located in the body of the handle (10) and is moved by the elastic body(22). The fastener (21), depending on whether it has been moved, can beswitched between being connected to or separated from the toolhead (2)inserted into the body of the handle (10).

Furthermore, the elastic body (22) can be connected to the fastener(21). Here, the elastic body (22) can be installed in the pocket (13) ofthe body of the handle (10) as a layer underneath the fastener (21). Theelastic body (22) can be mechanically connected or mutually fixed to thefastener (21), but the fastener (21) and the elastic body (22) can alsobe positioned in a way that the two component merely come into contactwith one another. For example, the lower side of the fastener (21) canfeature a spring groove (21 d) that can partially accommodate the upperpart of the elastic body (22). The fastener can be stably supported viaa method in which the elastic body (22) is partially inserted into thespring groove (21 d). Moreover, the elastic body (22) can also besupported via a partial accommodation of the elastic body (22) by thespring groove (13 a) located in the pocket (13). The elastic body (22)can move the fastener (21), allowing it to disconnect from the toolhead(2). The elastic body (22) can consist of a material that provides asmall amount of elasticity; for example, the elastic body (22) can bemade of a compression coil spring. Furthermore, the elastic body (22)supports the fastener (21) in a way that allows the fastener (21) tomove. The elastic body (22) elastically supports the fastener (21)within the handle body (10) and, depending on externally applied forces,can expand or retract, moving the fastener (21) along with themovements. In other words, the elastic body (22) shrinks when externalforce is applied, moving the fastener (21) downward; when the externalforce is no longer applied, elasticity is restored to the elastic body(22), allowing it to expand and move the fastener (21) upward along withit, thus elastically supporting the fastener (21). Moreover, the elasticbody (22) is shown to be positioned towards the fastener (21). In otherwords, the elastic body (22) is positioned towards the release button(14) in a way that the two are in opposing positions. This is so thatthe elasticity supplied by the fastener (21), and in turn by the releasebutton (14), can be directly applied from the opposing position. On theother hand, the elastic body (22) can also be positioned towards themiddle of the fastener (21) or can be positioned apart from additionalelastic bodies (not depicted).

As explained previously, the fastener (21) can connect to the elasticbody (22) in layers, supported by the elasticity provided by the elasticbody (22) and capable of moving upward with respect to the toolhead (2).

Here, the fastener (21) can comprise the base (21 a) and the connectingpin (21 b) as depicted in FIGS. 4 to 6 . The base (21 a) can be formedas a layered member and stacked on top of the elastic body (22). Thebase (21 a) is supported by the elastic body (22) and can beaccommodated by the pocket (13) of the body of the handle (10). The base(21 a) can be moved upward or downward along the body of the handle (10)following the elastic body (22) as it shrinks and expands. Theconnecting pin (21 b) is a pin-shaped material that protrudes from oneside of the base (21 a) and can be fitted into the fixing hole (3)located on the toolhead (2). The connecting pin (21 b) can be positionedto protrude from the top side of the base (21 a). As the elastic body(22) shrinks or expands from external forces applied to it, theconnecting pin (21 b) will also move alongside the base (21 a) in such away that the connecting pin (21 b) is either fitted into the fixing hole(3) of the toolhead (2) or disconnected from it.

According to the hand grip for tools outlined in the embodiment of thepresent invention as explained above, the fastener (21) of the coupler(20) can be moved by the elastic body (22), and, depending on whetherthe connecting pin (21 b) is connected to or disconnected from thetoolhead (2), the working part and grip part of the tool can beconjoined or disconnected. The hand grip for tools outlined in theembodiment of the present invention is structured in a way that thetoolhead (2) is connected with a pin via the coupler (20). The toolhead(2) can easily be fixed or disconnected without additional tools, andthe structure of the grip in which a penetrating pin connects thedisparate parts can prevent the toolhead (2) from arbitrarily breakingoff or separating from the grip. Therefore, the coupler (20), as definedby the present invention, allows the toolhead (2) to be stably fixed toor disconnected from the body of the handle (10) via a simple movementthat switches the connection status of the components; such a structureallows for convenient connection and disconnection of the parts andallows the working part of the tool to be quickly replaced onto the grippart.

On the other hand, the fastener (21) can comprise the release pin (21 c)as depicted in FIGS. 4 to 6 . The release pin (21 c) can protrude fromthe based (21 a), spaced apart from the connecting pin (21 b). Therelease pin (21 c) can be longer than the connecting pin (21 b) and canextend so that a part of it is exposed outside of the body of the handle(10). A short end of the release pin (21 c) can be connected to therelease button (14) located in the handle of the body (10). In otherwords, the release pin (21 c) can be pressed by an external force thatis applied to the release button (14) and can function to move thefastener (21) so that the fastener (21) can exert pressure on theelastic body (22). In the process, the fastener (21) and the elasticbody (22) move downward together, which moves the connecting pin (21 b)downward, spacing the pin away from the fixing hole (3) on the toolhead(2), allowing the connecting pin (21 b) to disconnect from the toolhead(2). Here, guide holes, which connect with the release pin (21 c) may beformed on each layer member of the coupler (20). Depending on theinsertion of the release pin (21 c) onto the guide holes, the layermembers can remain in a neatly organized fashion. The configuration ofthe guide holes will be explicated in further detail hereafter.

In a similar manner described above, the release pin (21 c) is spacedapart from the connecting pin (21 b) along the length of the toolhead(2); the two pins help form a connected structure among the layermembers. Such a structure induces stable upward movements of thefastener (21) and stably fixes the toolhead (2) by supporting the layermembers at the same time.

Referring back to FIGS. 4 to 6 , the coupler (20) includes the connector(23). The connector (23) is formed as a layered member and can beconnected to the fastener (21) in layers. The connector (23) guides theinsertion of the toolhead (2) as it is inserted into the port (11)located on the body of the handle (10). Furthermore, the connector (23)can connect with the toolhead (2).

The connector (23) comprises the connector body (23 a), the recessedgroove (23 b) located on the connector body (23 a) into which thetoolhead (2) is inserted, and the socket (23 c) on the recessed groove(23 b) into which the toolhead (2) is fitted.

The connector body (23 a) is a layered member that, formed as theexterior of the connector (23). The connector body (23 a) is formed tothe corresponding thickness of the toolhead (2) and can be fitted withthe upper part of the fastener (21) in layers. On the connector body (23a) is the first pin hole (231), which connects to the release pin (21 c)of the fastener (21) in a penetrative manner. The first pin hole (231),as will be explained hereafter, is formed so as to correspond with pinholes on other layers into which the release pin (21 c) is fitted. Inthis manner, the multiple layers can be aligned neatly.

The recessed groove (23 b) is formed on one side of the connector body(23 a) and is open, providing space for the toolhead (2) to move and beinserted into. For example, the recessed groove (23 b) is formed so thatit can be penetrated via the notch-type hole with respect to theconnector body (23 a). In other words, the recessed groove (23 b) isformed as a groove whose length corresponds to the widthwise length ofthe toolhead (2) and is formed within the connector body (23 a) on oneside. This recessed groove (23 b) guides the insertion of the toolhead(2), as it is positioned on the side of the body of the handle (10) andthe port (11). Furthermore, the recessed groove (23 b) prevents thetoolhead (2) from moving widthwise, stably fixing the toolhead (2) inplace. Moreover, the recessed groove (23 b) provides movement space forthe connecting pin (21 b) so that the connecting pin (21 b) of thefastener 921) can connect to the toolhead (2). In other words, therecessed groove (23 b) is formed in an open manner and provides a smallspace which accommodates the connecting pin (21 b) so as not to restrictits movement.

The socket (23 c), into which the toolhead (2) can be fitted andconnected, is formed on one side of the connector body (23 a) on whichthe recessed groove (23 b) is located. Here, the socket (23 c) is formedin a way that corresponds to the shape of the short end of the toolhead(2); for example, the socket (23 c) can comprise at least oneindentation (23 d) that fits with the connecting protrusion (4) thatprotrudes away from the short end of the toolhead (2). Furthermore, thesocket (23 c) can include the protuberance (23 e) that protrudes closeto the indentation (23 d) and wraps around the connecting protrusion (4)of the toolhead (2). In other words, the socket (23 c) can support thefitted connecting protrusions (4) of the toolhead (2) with theindentation (23 d) and the protuberance (23 e). Therefore, the socket(23 c) can connect with the toolhead (2).

Here, the indentation (23 d) of the socket (23 c) can come in the formof a pair of grooves, each situated on either side of the protuberance(23 e).

On the other hand, the connecting protrusions (4) of the toolhead (2)can be configured as a pair of mutually spaced protrusions thatcorrespond with the pair of grooves, thus allowing the tool to maintaina more stable connection. In the same way, the connector (23) on the onehand guides the insertion of the toolhead (2) via the recessed groove(23 b) and the socket (23 c), effectively preventing movement, and onthe other hand, the connector (23) can be fitted and connectedindependently to the toolhead (2) to fix it in place. Accordingly, asdefined by the present invention, on top of the primary fixation thatfixes the toolhead (2) in place via the fastener (21), the coupler (20)stably fixes the toolhead (2) in place via a secondary fixation by theconnector (23).

Referring back to FIGS. 4 to 6 , the coupler (20) comprises the pressureplate (24). The pressure plate (24) defined in the present inventionconnects with the connector (23) by stacking on top of it, henceexerting pressure on the toolhead (2) fitted into the connector (23)either from its upper or lower sides. For this purpose, the pressureplate (24) features push protrusions (24 b) that protrude toward eitherthe upper or lower sides of the plate body (24 a).

For instance, the pressure plate (24) connects to connector (23) bystacking on top of the connector (23), and the push protrusions (24 b)that protrude from the bottom side of the plate can exert pressure onone side of the toolhead (2). The push protrusions (24 b) can beconfigured with either leaf springs or spiral springs. The pushprotrusions (24 b) can feature a through hole (24 c) through which theconnecting pin (21 b) penetrates. Push protrusions (24 b) can exertpressure on a toolhead (2) that is connected to the connector (23).Here, the push protrusions (24 b) exert pressure on the top side of thetoolhead (2), which subsequently leads to the bottom side of thetoolhead (2) to come into contact with either the casing (12) of thebody of the handle (10) or the spacer, which will be explainedhereafter. Such support on both sides of the toolhead (2) allow it tostay fixed stably. Furthermore, the pressure plate (24) can be formed ina position that corresponds to the location of the second pin hole(241), which is penetrated by and connects with the release pin (21 c).

Meanwhile, the coupler (20) can comprise the first spacer (25), whosepurpose is to provide space for the movement of the connecting pin (21b) as depicted in FIGS. 4 to 6 . The first spacer (25) can consist of avery thin layer-type member and can be positioned between the fastener(21) and the connector (23). Here, the first spacer (25) can be placedin a way that it touches the casing (12) on one side and is supported bythe casing (12). In other words, the first spacer (25) can be positionedto touch the lower side of the connector (23) and the opposing side ofthe casing (12) of the first housing (10 a), effectively supporting thebottom side of the toolhead (2) that has been fitted into the connector(23) and helping guide the toolhead as it is inserted.

The first spacer (25) comprises a body (25 a), as well as the firstthrough hole (25 b), which is located on the body (25 a) and is piercedthrough by the connecting pin (21 b), effectively limiting the space forthe connecting pin (21 b) to move. Furthermore, the first spacer (25)guides the movement of the connecting pin (21 b). With the body (25 a)of the first spacer (25) consisting of a uniform thickness, the firstspacer (25) positions the connector (23) and the fastener (21) so thatthey are mutually spaced apart, hereby allowing the connecting pin (21b) to move an appropriate length of distance while it is being elevatedand subsequently allowing the connecting pin (21 b) enough space toproperly connect or disconnect when the fastener (21) is pressed by therelease button (14). Moreover, the first spacer (25) can prevent themovement of the fastener (21) as the connecting pin (21 b) that connectswith the toolhead (2) can be connected to the first through hole (25 b),allowing for stable connections. Also, the first spacer (25) allows apart of the connecting pin (21 b) to remain inside the first throughhole (25 b) even when the fastener (21) moves due to the release button(14) being pressed, thus preventing the connecting pin (21 b) fromdeviating. Furthermore, the first spacer (25) can be located in aposition that corresponds to the third pin hole (251) that is penetratedby and connected to the release pin (21 c).

Moreover, the coupler (20) can comprise the second spacer (26), whosepurpose is to provide space for the push protrusions (24 b) to move, asdepicted in FIGS. 4 to 6 . The second spacer (26) consists of a verythin layered material and can be placed on top of connector (23) or thepressure plate (24). The second spacer (26) can comprise a body (26 a)and an acting hole (26 b) which is located on the body (26 a) in an openmanner so as to correspond to the formation of the push protrusions (24b). The second spacer (26) provides a small space for the pushprotrusions (24 b) to act via the acting hole (26 b). In other words,when the toolhead (2) is fitted onto the connector (23), the pushprotrusions (24 b) on the pressure plate (24) exerts pressure on thetoolhead (2) at the same time the protruding parts move upward. At thistime, the aforementioned components do not limit the pressing movementsof the pressure plate (24) as they allow the push protrusions (24 b) tomove via the acting hole (26 b).

In addition, the second spacer (26) provides leeway for the connectingpin (21 b) via the acting hole (26 b), which is formed in an openmanner. At this time, the second spacer (26) is positioned so that itsopposite side touches the other side of the casing (12), allowing thesecond spacer (26) to be supported by the casing (12). In other words,the second spacer (26) can be positioned to touch the opposing side ofthe casing (12) of the second housing (10 b), effectively supporting thetop side of the toolhead (2) via the pressure plate (24) which islocated on top of the connector (23). Furthermore, the second spacer(26) can be located in a position that corresponds to the fourth pinhole (261) that is penetrated by and connected to the release pin (21c). Meanwhile, the first spacer (25) and second spacer (26) mentionedpreviously are placed on the upper and lower sides of the connector (23)respectively, effectively closing off the either open sides of therecessed groove (23 b) of the connector (23) and, along with therecessed groove (23 b), composing a hole through which the toolhead (2)can be inserted. Here, the pressure plate (24) is located on the bottomside of the second spacer (26), which positions the second spacer (26)between the pressure plate (24) and the first spacer (25).

On the other hand, the opposite short end of the body of the handle (10)features a flat bottom side that is positioned in opposition to the port(11) as depicted in FIG. 4 . The body of the handle (10) is able tostand on the ground. At this time, the bottom side of the body of thehandle (10) can be fitted with a magnet (16).

The magnet (16) can consist of a magnetic material, allowing the body ofthe handle (10) to be placed perpendicular to any surface. The magnet(16) allows the body of the handle (10) to stick to a metal toolbox or adesk, for example. In other words, the body of the handle (10) allowsfor convenient storage of the hand grip.

The bottom surface of the body of the handle (10) may feature a magnetgroove (not depicted) that accommodates the magnet (16). The magnetgroove may be formed separately on the first casing (10 a) and thesecond casing (10 b).

Furthermore, the body of the handle (10) can include a strap hole (17)as depicted in FIG. 4 . The strap hole (17) can be formed in the shapeof a hole that pierces through the first housing (10 a) and the secondhousing (10 b) and can be placed close to the other side of the body ofthe handle (10). The strap hole (17) can connect with a hand strap (notdepicted) that allows for easy carrying of the hand grip and can alsoconnect with hooks and other apparatuses. Furthermore, the strap hole(17) allows the hand grip to be hung on the likes of hangers on wallsand other small spaces, even without having to be connected to othermaterials, allowing the hand grip for tools defined by this invention tobe stored conveniently.

Moreover, the body of the handle (10) can comprise a pair of rubberparts (18) which connect to the exterior of the first housing (10 a) andthe second housing (10 b) as depicted in FIG. 4 . The rubber parts (18)are connected each exterior of the housings, allowing the user to gripthe item better. The rubber parts (18) function as cushions and can bemade of a rubber material, as well as a wide variety of plasticmaterial. The rubber parts (18) feature at least one groove (18 a),which are designed to improve the grip of the item.

Furthermore, the body of the handle (10) comprises guide pins (19),which are installed on the pocket (13) as depicted in FIG. 6 . The guidepins (19) rest on the spring grooves (13 a) located in the pocket (13)and feature pin-shaped protrusions that protrude upward. These guidepins (19) are situated in a position that corresponds to the release pin(21 c) of the fastener (21) and can be inserted into the guide grooves(21 e) on the fastener (21). In other words, the guide pins (19) act toguide the upward movement of the fastener (21) as it is displaced by theelastic body (22) which is positioned toward the fastener (21).

On the other hand, the coupler (20) comprises the notch part (N) whichprotrudes from the exterior of the connecting pin (21 b) or the releasepin (21 c) as depicted in FIG. 10 . The notch part (N) is a protrusionwith the purpose of preventing movement and can protrude on one side ofthe exterior following the lengthwise direction of each pin. The coupler(20) features notch grooves (H) on each of its members that correspondwith the notch part (N). The notch part (N) consists of its individualpins (21 b, 21 c) that are formed on the exterior, and the notch grooves(H) are formed on the exterior of the pin holes (231, 241, 251, 261) ofeach layer member. At this time, the fixing hole (3) of the toolhead (2)also features a notch groove (3a) to correspond with the notch part (N)formed on the connecting pin (21 b). In other words, the connected notchpart (N) and notch grooves (H), according to the present invention,guide the upward movement of the fastener (21), prevent its movement inthe horizontal rotational direction, helping maintain a stable, alignedstate. In particular, the notch part (N) fits into the notch groove (3a)of the toolhead (2), improving the fastness of the item. For theconnecting pin (21 b), the notch part (N) protrudes on either side alongthe lengthwise direction of the toolhead (2). For the release pin (21c), the notch part (N) protrudes on either side along the widthwisedirection of the toolhead. Therefore, the notch part (N) can steadfastlyguide the upward movement of the fastener (21), given its protrusions inseparate directions and effectively prevent the movement of the coupler(20), thus maintaining the stable connection of the components.

Furthermore, while not depicted in the figures, the top and the bottomof each layer member are characterized by concavo-convex surfaces thatmutually correspond with each other. The concavo-convex surfacesmutually connect with each other between the layers, preventing lateralmovement of the layer members and improving the stability of thecomponents.

The foregoing applications and effects of the hand grip for tools forthe embodiment of the present invention configured thus will now beexplicated using the entirety of the figures. In the hand grip for toolsin this present invention, the toolhead (2) that is inserted via theport (11) of the body of the handle (10) is fixed in place by thecoupler (20), as depicted in FIGS. 2 and 3 . The process in which thetoolhead (2) is inserted into the body of the handle (10) and is set inplace via the coupler (20) is depicted sequentially in FIGS. 6 to 8 .

More specifically, the toolhead (2) of the tool to be replaced ormounted is inserted into the port (11) of the body of the handle (10).The port (11) built into one side of the body of the handle (10)consists of multiple layer members that are connected in layers, withspace (S, refer to FIG. 3 ) for the insertion of the toolhead (2),allowing for the stable fixation of the toolhead (2) being inserted.

In other words, the space of insertion (S) is defined by the space ofthe port (11) and guides the toolhead (2) as it is inserted, preventingthe working part of the tool from moving while in operation. The spaceof insertion (S) is formed through the layered structure of the layermembers, and with the members remaining connected within the interior ofthe casing (12), the stability of the item increases. Here, the toolhead(2) is supported widthwise by the recessed groove (23 b) of theconnector (23).

The spacer (25) and the pressure plate (24) stacked within the connector(23) support the toolhead (2) from the top and the bottom, respectively,guiding the toolhead (2) as it is inserted. When the toolhead (2) isinserted into the port (11), the user can first press the release button(21) and continuously move the toolhead (2) while the fastener (21) hasbeen disconnected. Then, once the toolhead (2) is fitted into the socket(23 c) of the connector (23), the user can let go of the release button(14), rendering the component connected via the connecting pin (21 b).

At this time, if the release button (14) is pressed through the locationof the connecting pin (21 b) at the moment the connecting pin (21 b)comes into contact with the short end (5) of the toolhead (2), then thefastener (21) can connect with the connecting pin (21 b) in the fixinghole (3) of the toolhead (2) due to the compressions of the elastic body(22), making it less uncomfortable for the user to press the releasebutton (14).

On one hand, contrary to the present embodiment, if the length of theconnecting pin (21 b) was shortened and placed at an angle to thedirection into which the toolhead (2) is to be inserted, such aconfiguration would allow the user to easily mount the toolhead (2)without having to separately press the release button (14), as theconnecting pin (21 b) would connect with the toolhead (2) at the sametime it is inserted. However, it is appropriate that the length of theconnecting pin (21 b) be long as it is in the present embodiment, withthe connecting pin (21 b) connecting to the toolhead (2) via optional,intermittent movements of the connecting pin (21 b) induced by thereleased button (14). The present invention is purposefully configuredlike the latter structure to allow the fastener (21), which is supportedby the elastic body (22), to stably move upward. At this time, accordingto the present invention, the toolhead (2) can be fixed by theconnection of the connecting pin (21 b), with the toolhead (2) fittedinto the socket (23 c) of the connector (23). This way, according to thepresent invention, the connecting pin (21 b) connected to the fixinghole (3) of the toolhead (2) prevents the toolhead (2) from sliding andhelps stably fix the toolhead (2) in the body of the handle (10).

Furthermore, the connecting protrusions (4) of the toolhead (2) fit intothe protuberance (23 d) and the indentation (23 e) of the slot (23 c),providing additional connections.

Moreover, the multiple layer members of the coupler (20) supports allthe sides (a total of 5 sides) of the toolhead (2) except for the partthat extends tool-side; such a structure prevents the toolhead (2) frommoving. Here, the connecting pin (21 b) of the fastener (21) is insertedinto the fixing hole (3) of the toolhead (2) and the first through hole(25 b) of the first spacer (25), thus maintaining an even stablerconnection to the toolhead (2). In other words, this foregoing structureprevents the fastener (21) from moving, maintaining a stable connection.

In addition, the first spacer (25) guides a part of the connecting pin(21 b) to remain inside the first through hole (25 b) even when thefastener (21) moves due to the release button (14) being pressed, thuspreventing the connecting pin (21 b) from completely deviating. Such astructure guides the release button (15) so that its upward movement isfacilitated. In other words, the first spacer (25) guides the connectingpin (21 b), providing a space for the fastener (21) to perform smoothly.Thus, according to the present invention, the connecting pin (21 b) andthe release pin (21 c) are guided through and moved by various holes,inducing stable upward movements of the fastener (21).

Here, according to the present invention, the notch part (N) and thenotch grooves (H) prevent the lateral movement of the fastener (21) viathe pin and layered members, which function to prevent movement.Meanwhile, when separating the toolhead (2) for tool replacement, simplypressing the release button (14) and disconnecting it from theconnecting pin (21 c) allows the user to pull out the toolhead (2) andseparate it from the body of the handle (10) in the following order:FIG. 8 , FIG. 7 , then FIG. 6 . Like this, the hand grip for toolsdefined by the present invention allows the toolhead (2) to be mountedand separated with ease, not only making it convenient to connect theworking part and the grip part of a tool, but also stably fixing thecomponents in place.

Furthermore, the invention is advantageous in the fact that it allowsthe user to easily change between tools thanks to its structure thatfacilitates connection and separation. Therefore, according to the handgrip for tools defined by this present invention, the grip is structuredin a way such that the coupler (20) connects the toolhead (2) to thegrip via pins, allowing the user to fix or separate the toolhead (2)without the need of additional tools.

Moreover, according to the present invention, such a structure involvingpins stably fixes the toolhead (2) in place while preventing it fromdeviating or separating randomly. Consequently, the present inventionallows the fastener (21) to be connected or disconnected with a simpletouch of a button, facilitating rapid replacements of the working part.

Furthermore, according to the hand grip for tools defined by the presentinvention, the layer members are stacked on top of one another, with thetwo pins spaced apart, thus maintaining a stable connection whileminimizing the lateral movement of the fastener (21) as it moves upward,increasing stability. In other words, the connection of the toolhead (2)is securely maintained. According to the hand grip for tools defined bythe present invention, when connecting the toolhead (2) to the body ofthe handle (10), the toolhead (2) is guided and inserted into the spaceof insertion (S) provided by the port (11). After the toolhead (2) hasbeen inserted, all contact surfaces of the toolhead (2) are supported bythe space of insertion (S) while the fastener (21) and the connector(23) each remain fitted, thus improving the stability of the connectedstructure.

Moreover, according to the present invention, the fastener (21), uponbeing pressed, performs stably in its position as it moves upward,minimizing the chance of the fastener (21) having its movements limitedor snagging on another component. Furthermore, the present invention isstructured in a way that maintains the connection of the toolhead (2)via a structure involving pin fixations and fitting parts, and at thesame time fixing the toolhead (2) in place via a structure in which thepressure plate (24) exerts pressure unidirectionally. Such a structurefacilitates the replacement of the working part and allows for stableuse of the tool, effectively preventing the separation of the workingpart and the grip part.

Further explanations can only be considered as mere exemplarydelineations. To those generally skilled in the art pertaining to thepresent invention, the construction of the present invention can bemodified and changed to the extent that the present invention does notdeviate from essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodimentsrevealed in the present invention are not to limit the technologicalidea of the present invention, but to explain it. The scope of thetechnological ideas of the present invention are therefore not limitedby the aforementioned embodiments.

Accordingly, while the invention has been shown and described withreference to different embodiments thereof, it will be appreciated bythose skilled in the art that variations in form, detail, compositionsand operation may be made without departing from the spirit and scope ofthe invention as defined by the accompanying claims.

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1: tool 2: toolhead 3: fixing hole 4: connecting protrusion 5: shortside 10: body of the handle 10 a: first housing 10 b: second housing 11:port 12: casing 13: pocket 14: release button 15: button mounting hole16: magnet 17: strap hole 18: rubber part 19: guide pin 20: coupler 21:fastener 21 a: base 21 b: connecting pin 21 c: release pin 22: elasticbody 23: connector 23 a: connector body 23 b: recessed groove 23 c:socket 231: first pin hole 24: pressure plate 24 a: plate body 24 b:push protrusion 24 c: through hole 241: second pin hole 25: first spacer25 a: body 25 b: first through hole 251: third pin hole 26: secondspacer 26 a: body 26 b: through hole 261: fourth pin hole 31 primaryfixed member 32: secondary fixed member

What is claimed is:
 1. A hand grip for tools, comprising: a body havinga port that is formed on one side of the body and that a toolheadserving as one part of a tool is inserted into by connecting with thehand grip; and a coupler installed inside the body and fixing thetoolhead to the port in a removable way.
 2. The hand grip for tools ofclaim 1, wherein the coupler comprises: a fastener connected to thetoolhead; and an elastic body connected to the fastener to detach andmove the said fastener in respect to the toolhead.
 3. The hand grip fortools of claim 2, wherein the fastener comprises: a base that is stackedon top of the elastic body, is accommodated inside the body, and isprovided to be movable; and a connecting pin that protrudes from oneside of the base and is fitted into a hole formed on the toolhead. 4.The hand grip for tools of claim 3, wherein the coupler furthercomprises: a layered connector that is stacked on the fastener andincludes: a recessed groove formed in an open manner to provide a spacefor the connecting pin to move; and a socket that is formed on one sideof the recessed groove and that the toolhead is fitted into.
 5. The handgrip for tools of claim 4, wherein the coupler further comprises: alayered pressure plate stacked on the connector and equipped with a pushprotrusion that protrudes from the pressure plate and that exertspressure on one side of the toolhead fitted into the socket.
 6. The handgrip for tools of claim 5, wherein the coupler further comprises: alayered first spacer that is positioned between the fastener and theconnector and provides a space through which the connecting pin canoperate; and a layered second spacer that is stacked on the pressureplate and provides a space for the push protrusion to act.
 7. The handgrip for tools of claim 6, wherein the body comprises: a casing that isopen on one side of the body to accommodate the port and is extendedinward from the port to accommodate a space in which the coupler is tobe installed, wherein the casing comprises a concave pocket thataccommodates the fastener and the elastic body.
 8. The hand grip fortools of claim 3, wherein the fastener comprises: a release pin thatprotrudes from the base, is spaced apart from the connecting pin, and ischaracterized by a length thereof that is longer than that of theconnecting pin.
 9. The hand grip for tools of claim 8, wherein a releasebutton is installed on an exterior of the body and is connected to therelease pin to move the fastener by external pressure.
 10. The hand gripfor tools of claim 1, wherein the body features a flat bottom surface onan opposite side of the port, and the bottom surface is fitted with amagnet that allows a user to place an item on a surface of the magnet bymagnetism.